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Top 100 African Startups by Early Stage Fundings

Explore the top 100 African startups ranked by disclosed early-stage funding.

Combined Funding
$612M
Average Funding
$6M
Companies
100
Countries
13

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100 companies in this list

RankCompanyHQ LocationTotal FundingFounded
1
Telda
TeldaTelda is a Cairo-based financial brand built for Millennials and GenZ to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments.
Egypt$25M2021
2
Mara
MaraDemystifying blockchain technology for 1 billion Africans to build digital wealth
Kenya$23M2021
3
Autochek
AutochekAutochek Africa is a Nigerian Automotive Technology startup that builds solutions aimed at enabling commerce within the automotive sector.
Nigeria$17M2011
4
NowNow
NowNowNOWNOW is a Fintech platform that allows users to send and receive money, purchase airtime and pay bills with ease.
Nigeria$13M2015
5
MoneyHash
MoneyHashMoneyHash is a platform to access all payment and fintech services across Middle East & Africa.
Egypt$13M2020
6
Naqla
NaqlaNaqla simplifies the process of the transportation of goods and ensure efficient and hassle-free shipping through a mobile App.
Egypt$11M2017
7
Traction
TractionTraction Apps is a one stop platform for small businesses to accept payments, run their businesses and access capital for growth.
Nigeria$10M2018
8
InfiniLink
InfiniLinkInfiniLink is an Egypt-based semiconductor startup building chips focused on high-speed connectivity.
Egypt$10M2022
9
Leatherback
LeatherbackLeatherback is making cross-border trade easier for individuals and businesses across the globe.
Nigeria$10M2019
10
StockApp
StockAppStockApp is an AI-powered retail tech platform built to digitize and empower Africa’s small businesses.
Kenya$10M2019
11
Cedar Money
Cedar MoneyCedar Money is simplifying Cross-border Transactions for Businesses in Africa.
Nigeria$10M2022
12
mylerz
mylerzmylerz is a parcel delivery company that introduces a fast same day delivery through the use of unmatched technologies.
Egypt$10M2019
13
Thunder Code
Thunder CodeThunder Code is a Tunis-based generative AI-powered software testing platform.
Tunisia$9M2025
14
YoLa Fresh
YoLa FreshYoLa Fresh has developed a platform that connects farmers directly with retailers and food service companies.
Morocco$9M2023
15
Cerebrium
CerebriumCerebrium is enabling businesses to build and deploy ML products quickly and easily. Creating a AWS Sagemaker alternative.
South Africa$9M2021
16
PawaPay
PawaPayPawaPay is a pan-African payments company that provides mobile payment solutions to African consumers or businesses.
Kenya$9M2020
17
Zone
ZoneZone (formerely Appzone) is a regulated blockchain network that enables payments and acceptance of digital currencies.
Nigeria$9M2022
18
Axis
AxisAxis is an Egyptian FinTech which empowers small business founders & solopreneurs with the tools & resources to compete & thrive.
Egypt$8M2021
19
Lidya
LidyaLidya is the future of SME finance; supporting SMEs in fast growing economies access credit in 1 day.
Nigeria$8M2016
20
Kapu
KapuKapu is building the most relevant B2C e-commerce model for the majority of urban consumers in Africa.
Kenya$8M2022
21
Connect Money
Connect MoneyConnect Money's goal is to help businesses connect with cash users through digital payments.
Egypt$8M2023
22
Leta
LetaLeta builds supply chain & logistics software to enable the efficient and automated movement of goods in Africa.
Kenya$8M2021
23
Fintech Farm
Fintech FarmFintech Farm is a newly launched fintech startup based in the U.K, with a branch in Nigeria, that creates digital banks in emerging markets.
Nigeria$7M2021
24
Freterium
FreteriumFreterium is a Moroccan SaaS platform that connects people and technologies in the logistics value chain.
Morocco$7M2018
25
Cadana
CadanaCadana is a leading technology company that provides payroll services for fast-growing businesses.
Ghana$7M2020
26
Meaningful Gigs
Meaningful GigsMeaningful Gigs is a tech-enabled marketplace that up-skills and connects skilled African digital designers with enterprise companies.
Ghana$7M2019
27
enza
enzaenza empowers Africa’s financial institutions with the innovation needed for more inclusive, opportunity-led commerce.
Egypt$7M2023
28
Bloom
BloomBloom is a FinTech company that provides financial products that improve the lives of East African consumers.
Sudan$7M2021
29
Powered by People
Powered by PeoplePowered by People is a Kenyan startup offering online tools and a B2B marketplace to the manufacturing and handmade sector.
Kenya$7M2019
30
Revio
RevioRevio accepts payments globally, recover failed transactions, reduce customer churn.
South Africa$6M2020
31
iSchool
iSchooliSchool is an Egyptian EdTech that offers STEAM-based learning experiences for children aged between six and 18.
Egypt$6M2018
32
Amini
AminiAmini is a Kenyan startup that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to bridge Africa's environmental data.
Kenya$6M2023
33
Sympl
SymplSympl empowers sellers to sell their products and services directly to bank card holders
Egypt$6M2021
34
Flash
FlashFlash is a Cairo-based mobile financial service startup that facilitates digital payments to businesses.
Egypt$6M2021
35
Flow Living
Flow LivingFlow is a South African PropTech which automatically creates and targets property ads for Real Estate Agencies and Property developers.
South Africa$6M2019
36
FARO
FAROFARO is Africa’s fastest growing fashion venture - on a mission to build the world’s most innovative fashion outlet and reduce waste.
South Africa$6M2023
37
Maplerad
MapleradBanking services for the unbanked: Maplerad provides a modern banking platform for Nigerians.
Nigeria$6M2022
38
Flow
FlowFlow is an app that rewards tenants for great behaviour.
South Africa$6M2018
39
Duplo
DuploDuplo is modernizing payments for B2B companies in Africa.
Nigeria$6M2021
40
Zero Carbon Charge
Zero Carbon ChargeZero Carbon Charge is a South African startup specialising in clean mobility infrastructure.
South Africa$6M2022
41
Jumba
JumbaJumba is a construction tech platform that simplifies B2B purchase and financing of construction materials
Kenya$6M2022
42
Pastel
PastelSabi is a Nigerian startup which builds digital solutions for small businesses in Africa.
Nigeria$6M-
43
Youverify
YouverifyYouverify is building trust in Africa by helping businesses and individuals confirm identity and physical addresses.
Nigeria$5M2017
44
Inseco
InsecoInseco is redefining protein creation & facilitating the transition towards a circular economy
South Africa$5M2017
45
Nexta
NextaNexta is an Egypt-based fintech and next-generation banking platform
Egypt$5M2021
46
Kubik
KubikKubik is a Kenyan startup that turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-cost, low-carbon building materials.
Kenya$5M2021
47
Völz
VölzVölz is a B2C travel platform helping Africans easily book affordable flights with local payments.
Algeria$5M2022
48
Fonbnk
FonbnkFonbnk is a new distributed finance company enabling a frictionless, financial onramp for emerging markets.
Nigeria$5M2019
49
Kalido
KalidoKalido constantly creates personalised opportunities for every user, based on the networks they have and trust.
South Africa$5M2014
50
HoneyCoin
HoneyCoinHoneyCoin is building tools to help people move & spend money anywhere, affordably and at the speed of the internet.
Kenya$5M2020
51
Mondo Ride
Mondo RideMondo Ride connects passengers with quality vehicles using technology in Africa
Kenya$5M2016
52
Mazaya
MazayaMazaya is the first B2B e-commerce site with an emphasis on electronics.
Egypt$5M2021
53
Milezmore
MilezmoreScalable, cost-efficient logistics solutions powered by cutting-edge technology
Egypt$5M2021
54
NFTfi
NFTfiNFTfi is a simple marketplace for NFT collateralized loans.
South Africa$5M2017
55
Gidanka
GidankaGidanka is on a mission to change the face and experience of hospitality across African cityscapes.
Nigeria$5M2019
56
Better Auth
Better AuthBetter Auth is an Ethiopian open-source developer tool for authentication.
Ethiopia$5M2024
57
Koinz
KoinzKoinz​ is an Egyptian food aggregator that helps increase restaurants' customer satisfaction.
Egypt$5M2019
58
FlapKap
FlapKapFlapKap offers online businesses AI-based insight to help them optimize their advertising spend and maximize profits.
Egypt$5M2021
59
Yaga
YagaYaga is a resale fashion marketplace enabling safe, sustainable secondhand clothing trade globally.
South Africa$5M2017
60
Oasys Health
Oasys HealthOasys Health, Egyptian startup, builds AI systems to enhance mental healthcare accessibility and efficiency.
Egypt, Arab Rep.$5M2024
61
mTek
mTekmTek is an InsurTech platform that provides paperless ecosystem for the insurance industry.
Kenya$5M2019
62
Okra
OkraOkra is ushering in the 5th generation of FinTech through real-time data
Nigeria$5M2019
63
Cercli
CercliCercli is the modern payroll and employee data platform for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Egypt$5M2023
64
NjiaPay
NjiaPayNjiaPay is a Payments-as-a-Service platform focused on elevating online payments across the African continent.
South Africa$4M2024
65
Minly
MinlyMinly is an Egyptian online platform that allows celebrities and fans to connect.
Egypt$4M2020
66
Casava
CasavaCasava aims to make insurance affordable for income earners by leveraging technology.
Nigeria$4M2019
67
Busha
BushaBusha is a Nigerian based Financial Service platform where users can trade and exchange cryptocurrencies.
Nigeria$4M2018
68
Carrot Credit
Carrot CreditCarrot provides accessible line of credit to its users so they never have to liquidate their portfolio when they need quick cash.
Nigeria$4M2023
69
Eze
EzeEze is a B2B wholesale marketplace for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other electronics.
Nigeria$4M2018
70
Swypex
SwypexSwypex is an Egyptian FinTech startup which empowers users payments with ease, streamline invoice management and access working capital
Egypt$4M2022
71
Zeal Rewards
Zeal RewardsZEAL is a digital loyalty platform that effortlessly rewards you for visiting and ordering from your favorite venues
Egypt$4M2019
72
Kaltani
KaltaniKALTANI is a Lagos-based clean tech plastic recycling company.
Nigeria$4M2019
73
Earnipay
EarnipayEarnipay is a FinTech solution that provides flexible and on-demand salary access to income-earners.
Nigeria$4M2021
74
Fatura
FaturaFatura is a technology platform revolutionizing the FMCG industry in Egypt & Africa.
Egypt$4M2019
75
FarmWorks
FarmWorksFarmWorks is an Kenyan AgTech startup aiming to unlock Africa's agricultural potential by building clusters of mid-sized farms.
Kenya$4M2020
76
OneDosh
OneDoshOneDosh simplifies global payments, empowering freelancers and professionals with instant, borderless transactions.
Nigeria$4M2025
77
Prospa
ProspaProspa is Lagos-based neobank for micro businesses
Nigeria$4M2019
78
IMFact
IMFactIMFact provides smart finance for Kenyan SMEs in the supply chain.
Kenya$4M2019
79
Africa Courier Express
Africa Courier ExpressAfrica Courier Express, an African enterprise, engages in delivering logistics solutions to both businesses and consumers.
Nigeria$4M2013
80
Sudo Africa
Sudo AfricaSudo is an API platform that enables developers to instantly issue physical and virtual cards with more control & flexibility at scale.
Nigeria$4M2020
81
Enakl
EnaklEnakl offers on demand reliable, and sustainable urban transportation options in emerging countries.
Morocco$4M2022
82
Salus Cloud
Salus CloudSalus Cloud is a South African AI-native platform revolutionising Developer & Security Operations (DevSecOps) for engineers.
South Africa$4M2024
83
Suplyd
SuplydSuplyd is optimizing the supply chain for Egypt's F&B growth.
Egypt$4M2022
84
Mnzl
MnzlMnzl is an Egyptian asset-backed lending platform that enables users in Egypt to leverage their assets as collateral to apply for loans.
Egypt$4M2022
85
Educatly
EducatlyEducatly helps students study abroad at leading universities, and provides universities with access to a global student market.
Egypt$4M2020
86
Kenzz
KenzzBringing accessible e-commerce to the masses in Egypt and the Middle East
Egypt$4M2022
87
Nucleon Security
Nucleon SecurityNucleon Security delivers AI-powered Zero Trust endpoint protection for enterprises across Europe and Africa.
Morocco$4M2019
88
Edukoya
EdukoyaEdukoya is an EdTech that connects African learners with the digital curriculum content and on-demand teachers.
Nigeria$4M2021
89
Cauridor
CauridorCauridor integrates and aggregates all mobile money companies and banks in Africa to enable interoperable cross-border payments.
Guinea$4M2022
90
Synatic
SynaticSynatic is a modern data automation platform that combines iPaaS, ESB, ETL and API Management into a simple yet powerful tool
South Africa$4M2016
91
Gameball
GameballGameball is a growth marketing platform that uses gamification to offer intelligent and customizable loyalty and rewards programs
Egypt$4M2019
92
Canza Finance
Canza FinanceCanza Finance is providing access to financial services to the financially underserved masses in Africa
Nigeria$3M2019
93
Anda
AndaAnda empowers Angolan motorcycle-taxi drivers with tech-driven mobility, financing, and ownership solutions.
Angola$3M2022
94
Amenli
AmenliAmenli is an Egyptian licensed online insurance brokerage startup.
Egypt$3M2020
95
Open Access Energy
Open Access EnergyOpen Access Energy is a software company whose vision is to open energy access to all.
South Africa$3M2021
96
Identitypass
IdentitypassIdentitypass is creating trust by powering easy customer and business verification.
Nigeria$3M2020
97
CutStruct
CutStructEfficient construction material procurement and management with CutStruct
Nigeria$3M2019
98
Userguest
UserguestUserguest is a Moroccan tech startup focused on helping hotels enhance their direct revenue
Morocco$3M2018
99
The Student Hub
The Student HubThe Student Hub is Africa’s 1st end to end Platform for skills Development and Job creation
South Africa$3M2015
100
Metaverse Magna (MVM)
Metaverse Magna (MVM)Metaverse Magna is an Africa-focused blockchain gaming platform
Nigeria$3M2021

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